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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 395.11 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 395.11 and 161.99 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 395.11 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/395.11 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 395.11 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 64,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,003.87/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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